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==Origins==
AF. survivre, OF. so(u)rvivre (mod.F. survivre), = Pr. sobreviure, It. sorvivere, Sp. sobrevivir, Pg. -viver:late L. supervvre, f. super- SUPER- 2 + vvre to live.
==Definitions==
*1. a. intr. To continue to live after the [[death]] of another, or after the end or cessation of some [[thing]] or condition or the occurrence of some [[event]] (expressed or implied); to remain alive, live on.
:b. transf. To continue to exist after some person, thing, or event; to last on.
:c. [[Law]]. Of an estate, etc.: To pass to the survivor or survivors of two or more joint-tenants or persons who have a joint interest.

*2. trans. To continue to live after, outlive. a. To remain alive after the [[death]] of (another).
:b. To continue to live after (an [[event]], [[point]] of [[time]], etc.), or after the end or cessation of (a condition, etc.).
:c. transf. To continue to exist after the death or cessation of (a person, condition, etc.), or after the occurrence of (an event); to outlast.

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